Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"also."

Yuki paused, then agreed with his idea.

However, I wasn't particularly enthusiastic.

After all, they had played an indoor volleyball game before, and neither of them knew how to play very well.

It can only be said that if it weren't for Haruhiko, Yukihime wouldn't have agreed.

"how about you?"

Haruhiko noticed her reaction and asked, "Is there anything you'd like to play?"

"Of course."

Yukihime answered without hesitation.

"What is it?"

Haruhiko looked up at her.

"It's pointless to say it now."

Yukihime licked her rosy lips and chuckled, saying, "You'll find out that day."

Haruhiko nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

The two then poured out their hearts to each other.

"To take a bath."

After a long while, Yuki stretched and said, "You smell like seafood."

"Have it?"

Haruhiko sniffed, but quickly retorted, "Well, I swam back."

"Swimmed back?"

Xueji couldn't understand and asked, "What do you mean? Didn't your school prepare a boat?"

"Go to the bathroom, and I'll tell you why."

Haruhiko picked her up and carried her to the bathroom.

Mist rose.

I had already taken off my clothes, so I just rinsed the dirt off my body with hot water.

Haruhiko took out the Three Goddess Scepters.

Suddenly, the entire bathroom turned an exceptionally vibrant aquamarine blue.

"This is……?"

Yuki raised an eyebrow.

Although we don't know what kind of magical artifact it is, judging from its appearance, it is definitely not simple.

"The Three Goddess Scepters, a treasure of the Merfolk."

Haruhiko chuckled and grinned, saying, "How about that? Impressive, right?"

"Great!"

Yuki poked his forehead and chimed in, "Very impressive!"

However, she was indeed somewhat surprised.

She knew about the merfolk.

At their peak, they were undoubtedly the royalty of the East Sea of ​​Japan.

It has the potential to become the king of the sea.

Although they all disappeared later for unknown reasons, their power is undeniable.

Its most precious treasure must be a fifth-tier spiritual artifact.

How did you come to use it?

Xueji examined the Three Goddess Scepters and asked, "You are currently at the second tier, and can only use third-tier spiritual tools at most. Does this mean that there are no restrictions on this spiritual tool?"

The effects or spells attached to magical artifacts are often released through the psychic energy of the user.

After all, spiritual tools aren't some kind of infinite spiritual energy source.

This also means that if a second-tier character uses a fifth-tier spirit tool, they will likely die from... well, you know.

"It is missing its core, the Tide Gem."

Haruhiko pointed to the hole at the top and said, "It's now equivalent to a third-tier spirit tool."

"Tidestone?"

Yuki turned to Haruhiko's back and used a bath sponge to wipe him down.

Have you heard of it?

Haruhiko put away the Three Goddess Scepters again and asked.

"I don't remember it."

After pondering for a moment, Yukihime shook her head and said, "When we return to Inari Shrine, we can ask Fuyumi; she might know."

Haruhiko nodded.

Mentioning Jinguji Fuyumi also reminded him of Tachibana Yui and Tsuchimikado Mari.

You can ask if you have time.

As for Chiyo, he had already asked her, but she didn't know anything about Tide Gems.

At the same time, Haruhiko confirmed that the spiritual artifact she mentioned was something else entirely, unrelated to the Tide Gem.

If it's the same spiritual tool, that would save a lot of trouble.

Unfortunately not.

Asama Shrine is weaker than Izumo Shrine in terms of power.

It won't be easy for Chiyome to get what she wants.

Haruhiko wanted to help, but there was nothing he could do.

The University of Tokyo is a neutral party.

If he gets involved with Tachibana Yui, he might change his stance.

This is not very favorable for the future of the University of Tokyo.

Because we had spent too much time in the living room, the two of us took a quick shower.

Unlike usual, I didn't waste an hour or two.

The two put on their pajamas and returned to the living room.

"I go wash cloth."

Yuki bent down to pick up the clothes on the ground and turned to go to the bathroom.

Haruhiko then started cleaning.

"Master! I'm here to help!"

Izumi finally seized the opportunity and hurriedly stepped forward to curry favor.

Her face was flushed, like an apple.

Her eyes were shining as she looked at Haruhiko, with a hint of expectation in them.

"Go get the air freshener."

Haruhiko glanced at it and said.

Izumi nodded immediately.

A moment later, she dragged over a bottle of air freshener that was about the same size as her body.

Haruhiko wanted to accept it, since Izumi looked like he couldn't handle it.

But she refused, insisting on doing it herself.

Haruhiko let her do as she pleased.

When Yuki came out, the living room had been cleaned and was filled with a faint fragrance.

She sat down next to Haruhiko, sniffed him, and said, "I still prefer your scent from before."

"I just got back, let me rest for a while."

Haruhiko glanced at her and met her mischievous gaze.

Upon hearing this, Yuki shifted her position, revealing her thighs.

The black stockings were already ruined, so now it's just bare flesh on her legs.

She patted it, and her thigh muscles jiggled slightly.